PRODUCT MANUAL
DEVICES
CAUTION
This device is for use only with copper or copper clad wire. Do not use with aluminum wire.
WARNING
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product. Failure to
comply with any of the following instructions, cautions and warnings could
result in improper installation and/or operation failure. To avoid electrical shock,
which may cause serious injury or death to you and others, turn off power to
outlet box using breaker or fuse at the service location. Verify power has been
removed before wiring, by testing with a circuit tester at the outlet box.
WARNING
Consult a licensed electrician if you are not sure about any information contained in this
manual. Improper wiring of any electrical wiring device can cause serious injury or death.
Installation must conform to the electrical codes and standards in your area.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. After removing power as described above, use strip gauge on back of device to
strip all wires to desired length—if not already striped.
2. Attach wires according to markings on device. Be sure the wires are fastened
securely either by the terminal screws or through the push wire holes in the back
of the device.
WARNING: Loosely fastened wires may result in device failure and/or fire hazard
If using terminal screws: Terminal screws accept up to a #12AWG wire. Wrap each
stripped wire ¾ turn clockwise under heads of screws without overlapping, and then
tighten securely
If using push wire holes: Fully insert #14AWG solid copper wire ONLY into the push
wire holes. Do not use push wire holes for circuits greater than 15 amps. If device
must be removed, insert screwdriver blade in the release slot and push in toward the
front of the device, releasing wire. Discard the device.
If using back wire method: Back wire accepts up to a #12AWG wire. Insert stripped
wire between external pressure plate clamp and terminal. Tighten securely.
3. Mount device in outlet box using supplied mounting screws.
4. Attach wall plate.
5. Restore power only when finished wiring the entire circuit.
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